Hope Leadership Academy vs Phillis Wheatley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Leadership Academy
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
108 students
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
386 students
| Measure | Hope Leadership Academy Kansas City, Missouri | Phillis Wheatley Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1131 of 1,159 | #1105 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #48899 of 50,301 | #48143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 108 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 108 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 9% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillis Wheatley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 11.9).
- •Phillis Wheatley Elementary does better on math proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Hope Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 4%).
- •Hope Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.7).
- •Phillis Wheatley Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 108.
- •Hope Leadership Academy is a charter school while Phillis Wheatley Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hope Leadership Academy better than Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phillis Wheatley Elementary ranks higher (13.9 vs 11.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hope Leadership Academy and Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Leadership Academy: 108. Phillis Wheatley Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Leadership Academy and Phillis Wheatley Elementary rank in Missouri?
Hope Leadership Academy is 1131st of 1,159 and Phillis Wheatley Elementary is 1105th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).